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Valence School

Westerham Road, Westerham, TN16 1QN

Foundation special school
Pupils
132
Ages
4-19
FSM
33.3%
Attainment 8
3.7
Ofsted
Good
Dec 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
3.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
0.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.31
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Valence School

Valence School is a secondary school in Westerham, Kent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.7. The school has around 132 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Westerham Road, Westerham, TN16 1QN | More schools in Kent

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Valence School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Dec 2019 — Good
  3. Jul 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Valence School

What is Valence School's Ofsted rating?
Valence School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.
What are Valence School's latest exam results?
Valence School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 3.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Valence School located?
Valence School is a secondary school in Westerham, Kent (TN16 1QN).
How many pupils attend Valence School?
Valence School has around 132 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Valence School with other schools?
View Valence School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kent.